Consultation opens on review of Crown Minerals Act
A review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 to ensure it supports the long-term well-being of New Zealanders has been launched today with the release of a discussion document.
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Resource Strategy plots path ahead for sector
The Government’s long term vision for the minerals and petroleum sector has been released today.
Consultation opens on Block Offer 2019
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals has today initiated consultation with iwi and hapū on the proposed Block Offer 2019 release area for petroleum exploration permits.
Consultation opens on draft Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy
A draft Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy which seeks to support the transition to low emissions future, while building a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy has been released for public consultation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The Regulator’s Update - August 2019 - Special Edition
Welcome to the August Special Edition issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Draft Resource Strategy now open for consultation until 20 September
Block Offer 2018: Questions & Answers
The deadline for asking questions relating to Block Offer 2018 has now passed.
New Kermadec mineral reservation
A new mineral reservation over the Kermadec and Colville Arcs has been put in place for two years until 2021 replacing a reservation that expires on 4 July.
Maritime Transport (Offshore Installations) Amendment Bill
A bill to amend the Maritime Transport Act 1994 to clarify and strengthen the requirements on owners of offshore oil and gas installations to hold insurance or other financial security in relation to their liability for clean-up and compensation resulting from an oil spill was introduced to Parliament on 20 June 2019.
The Regulator’s Update - June 2019
Welcome to the June issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Regulatory wrap up, Resource strategy for NZ being developed, Fees and royalties due, Law changes to change in control of permit operator for tier 1 operators and Farewell to our National Manager Petroleum and Minerals.
Block Offer 2018 opens
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals has today launched the Block Offer 2018 tender for petroleum exploration permits.